1500m Training For Masters European Champs 2010

I started running more seriously in feb of this year with the aim of putting up a decent 5k time. I ended up doing fairly well (for a 36 yo anyway) in middle distances. With this in mind I've made my goal a medal in the over 35's 1500m final at the European Masters champs in Hungary next year.

I thought I'd start this thread as it covers running for older folk and track racing - hopefully we can use it to exchange ideas / compare schedules.

Just back from a transition phase - week 1 of base 1 looked like this (week 2 starts tomorrow):

I'd done some competitive running in 2000 - 2002 and spent last year playing tennis on the seniors tour so was pretty fit so I wasn't coming off the couch.

I would be aiming for 800 this year but have a wedding to go to when the Euro finals for that are on and think the stamina work will help the 800m. I've thought about focusing on the 400m, but want to give the middle distances a bit more time - I'm not ready to give up on my poor stamina yet! I will be working on my speed this year as well.

I've been training on my own but am probably going to try and train a bit with the Bedford group (Will and Alan train with them I think).

BTW - I bookmarked your blog a while ago - good stuff, wish I had your stamina!

some questions, how many of these sessions are you boys doing on the track.What exactly are strides? Think i know but want an explanation!Same again with drills??Moraghan what is your best 5K timeOnly asking as I have just got back into the sport after 12 years sabatical

i have just really started this year too and i am 42 next monthstill finding my feet and have decided to use 10k as a template for training and work up and downtimes are 17.06 for 5k 35.28 for 10k59.51 for 10 miles 1.19.51 for half oh and 2.12 for 800 metresi honestly believe i can beat these times before the end of the year if i can keep injury free, doing a 10k on sunday and a 10 miler in mid november

aye i have a wee niggle in my left groin tonight, hopefully it will pass, rest now till club race on tuesday, you on facebook Moraghan as i would welcome your advice from time to time, if not i will post my email address on here until you receive it, ps if you are on fbook are you the hillwalker or the skier???

Moraghan You training seems top notch and your track times are superb. Well done on the 19th placing in the ranks.

Was told of this thread from a lady on Fetch. Sh said you would be great for the adivice im after. Ive 8 weeks to go until the irish indoors and will berunning the 800m. I am aiming for sub 2.00. My pb is 2.00.9 and was run as the last event in the school multi events and was ran alone. Was in sept 08. I then decided to run a few marathons in 09 and now going back to 800's.

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